The good news is that there are a lot of options for sealing off the gaps and cracks in your house. Using the right seal will ensure your home has maximum protection from drafts while keeping it comfortable.

When determining the right seal, it is important to consider what material and profile is best for the job. The Duck® brand markets a variety of weather seals to provide consumers with a specialized product for nearly any application.

Which type of insulating seal is the right one for your home?

GOOD

Open Cell Foam Tape - A self-adhesive foam tape, best used in areas that require a lot of compressibility. May need replacing from year to year in heavily used door jams and windows.

Insulating Felt Strip - A roll of 1/4" thick felt that requires nails (included) or staples for installation. It has a limited ability to expand and compress to fill uneven gaps; best used for even gaps, and/or temporary applications.

BETTER

Closed Cell Foam Tape - A self-adhesive foam tape, that has a higher density than the open cell foam mentioned above. Best used in areas with uneven gaps and don't require a lot of compressibility. It may need replacing from year to year in heavily used door jams and windows.

Sponge Foam Tape - Have no idea what the difference is...

Vinyl or Rubber Gasket Weather Seals - These seals are extremely durable and are designed for exterior nail-on applications like garages and sheds.

BEST

Acrylic Latex Caulk - Caulk is a long-lasting solution for sealing out drafts. Depending on the type you buy, it's easy to use and adheres to a variety of surfaces. [Click here - link to Seal Leaks with Caulk page] to read how Polyseamseal® Adhesive Caulk can help you winterize your home.

EPDM (Ethylene Propylene-Diene Monomer) Rubber Seals
The strongest and most durable seal, with excellent weathering and aging resistance. Great for sealing leaks all year round. There are five profiles available. Profiles literally refer to the side view of the product. Different profiles work best in different areas.

Duck brand EPDM Profiles and Applications

	Super “V” Weatherseal Narrow profile is best for use on doors and variable gaps
	Super “P” Tubular Weatherseal “P”-shaped profile is best for Medium sized doors and windows
	Super “D” Weatherseal “D”-shaped profile offers larger area of rubber to block large gaps
	Super “R” Ribbed Weatherseal The ribbed channels are great for all-purpose sealing applications on doors or windows

* Stop Drafts Cold with Duck® Brand Weather Seals

Hey, ceiling fans aren't only for warm weather use! By reversing the direction of the fan, you can use your ceiling fan during the winter to keep the warmer air from rising - making the heat more evenly distributed throughout your home.